We're Not Dead Yet: I Fagiolini 40th Anniversary Tour

In 1986 a student group gave its first concert at Holywell Music Room with an eclectic mix of Monteverdi, Grieg and the Fairy Liquid jingle. 40 years on Monteverdi has remained a constant, and I Fagiolini has gone on to become internationally renowned, rethinking what a vocal group does from unstageable a cappella to cross-cultural projects, world premiere recordings, the podcast Choral Chihuahua – and plenty of film. In an age of AI, I Fagiolini is a hand-painted original. Join them for this special return to the Holywell Music Room, the venue for all their early concerts, presented by Robert Hollingworth. (BBC Radio 3, University of York).

'I Fagiolini’s consort and solo singing are exemplary' - Gramophone

'A superb ensemble, outstanding in their range and versatility.' - The Guardian

'This is serious musicianship that never takes itself too seriously – the Holy Grail of concert-going.' - The Spectator

‘Musical shapeshifters, following Hollingworth’s giddy, eclectic imagination wherever it leads.' - The Spectator

Programme:
Victoria Alma Redemptoris Mater
Senfl Das Gläut zu Speyer
Wilbye Cruel behold / Sweet honey-sucking bees
Weelkes Noel adieu thou court’s delight
Vecchi Daspuo che stabilao
Monteverdi Sfogava con le stelle / Ah dolente partita / Anima mia perdona
Howells - The summer is coming
Adrian Williams Sweetest Love
Joanna Marsh Geocentric
Joanna Marsh Batter my heart
Daniel-Lesur La voix du bien-aimé /Le jardin clos
Leo Ferré Chanson d’automne

Please note: tickets are unreserved and non-refundable. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance.

Venue information and access:

The oldest custom built concert hall in Europe, the Holywell Music Room opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1748. Due to the age of the building, not all areas of the building are accessible to people with mobility impairments. There is ramped access to the main entrance (although the path surface is loose gravel). There is level access to the auditorium and an induction loop in place. There are several seats at ground floor level, and space to accommodate four wheelchairs. If you need a front seat because of a disability, please let us know by emailing tickets@ifagiolini.com.